Social Worker

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

12d

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. The Social Worker is responsible for daily oversight of the Housing Project which includes tracking, and outreach services in partnership with community housing providers and, if appropriate, community agencies to develop transitional housing for high risk patients who, due to their medical or behavioral health condition, have difficulty transitioning safely from a hospital into the community.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited school of social work required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure within 1-1/2 years required or If duties will be performed under OMH a minimum of a limited permit (not to exceed 1 year) or NYS Licensure upon hire required

Responsibilities

In collaboration with URMC staff, facilitate enrollment of eligible patients into the shelter beds, communicate purpose of project to patients and staff and provide limited direct clinical interventions as needed to advance the project goals.
Social Worker will be responsible for collecting project data, completing progress reports and collaborating with other project partners in implementing and evaluating program services.
Reporting of required project metrics, utilization, productivity, effectiveness and quality.
Monitor quality of program and success in engaging member in community care, establishing long term safe housing and social stability and reducing avoidable hospitalizations.
Provide oversight of referrals, LOS and throughput of DePaul Housing Project (10 beds) and Catholic Charities Family and Community Services Transitional Housing beds (20 beds).
Participates in community housing initiatives representing URMC.
Handles risk management issues, in close consultation with his/her supervisor and the Clinical Manager
Provides social work coverage, as requested, to other clinical units or programs during co-workers absence
Completes the following Administrative Functions:
Completes Hospital and SW Division required in-service training programs and ongoing professional development activities including those that are designed to enhance knowledge and skills in protective work
Completes required Employee Health appointments within required timeframe
Attends all appropriate Social Work Division meetings including, but limited to – SW Division meetings, complex case discussion, transplant staff meeting, etc
Supervises social work students (MSW or BSW)
Orients and provides ongoing peer support to new social work staff
Other duties as assigned